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In a decision that could have far-reaching effects, 49ers inside linebacker Chris Borland, 24, has retired from the NFL after one season because of concerns about the “long-term effects of repetitive head trauma,” he told ESPN’s … …

Cornerback Sterling Moore, who is best known for his late-game play in the 2011 AFC Championship Game, is scheduled to visit the 49ers on Wednesday, ESPN reported. He will visit the Steelers on Tuesday. …

After Reggie Bush visited the 49ers on Wednesday, general manager Trent Baalke said the team would weigh the “pros and cons” of signing the 30-year-old running back.
Evidently, the 49ers determined the potential pos… …

In October, two months after the arrest of 49ers player Ray McDonald — a development that put the team directly in the national furor over domestic violence in the NFL — a group of Bay Area domestic violence support groups reached … …

With their starting cornerbacks from 2014 signing elsewhere, it figured the 49ers had to do something in free agency to address the position.
And they did today by signing former Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright, 27,… …

The 49ers have agreed to terms with former Bills offensive lineman Erik Pears, 32, on a two-year deal, a league source said.
The Niners are likely attracted by Pears’ versatility. He started 16 games at right guard la… …

On the fifth day of free agency, we have Michael Crabtree news.
The former 49ers wide receiver has received interest from Washington and San Diego, with the Chargers being the more serious suitors, ESPN reported. The re… …

Chris Culliver, the 49ers’ talented cornerback who twice made unwanted off-the-field headlines during his four-year tenure with the team, signed a four-year contract worth a reported $32 million with Washington on Friday.
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Two days after 49ers general manager Trent Baalke suggested the 49ers would eventually look to free agency to address a position of need, the team is hosting former Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright today, The NFL Network reported.
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Chris Culliver, the 49ers’ talented cornerback who twice made unwanted off-the-field headlines during his four-year tenure with the team, has signed with Washington, the team announced. The four-year deal is reportedly worth $32 mill… …